The International Academy of Reflexology & Meridian Therapy has been providing a high standard of professional training and development in the field of Reflexology and Meridian Therapy since 1983.

Therapeutic Reflexology is one of the most exciting and effective holistic therapies with emphasis on treating and preventing the root cause of disease, rather than spot treating the symptoms.

With latest technology developments and our new Virtual Learning Environment, never before has the training been so advanced and flexible as it is today.

Therapeutic Reflexology is a registered allied health profession in South Africa.Our diploma is accredited by the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa.

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Why choose a career in Therapeutic Reflexology?

Become a self-employed recognised health professional in one of the most rewarding and cost-effective allied health professions

Why should you study at our Academy?

The International Academy of Reflexology & Meridian Therapy has been providing a high standard of professional training and development in the field of Reflexology and Meridian Therapy for over 30 years. With latest technology developments and our new Virtual Learning Environment, never before has the training been so advanced and flexible as it is today.

The International Academy of Reflexology & Meridian Therapy is registered by the Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET) as a private higher education institution offering a Diploma in Therapeutic Reflexology.

The programme is accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and listed with the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA), ID no. 36204.

Upon successful completion of the qualification, graduates can register themselves with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa as a therapist and are able to start their own Reflexology practice.

The International Academy of Reflexology & Meridian Therapy was established in October, 1983 and we are very proud of our 30 year history.

As the Academy has matured and grown through the years, the programme, our teaching materials and methods have been constantly assessed and tailored by world-renowned author and Reflexologist, Inge Dougans.

All our lecturers are highly qualified and experienced in their specialised fields, either as qualified therapists (Reflexologists) or practitioners (Homeopaths or medical doctors who teach our courses in Anatomy & Physiology and Pathology).

We offer a stand-alone Diploma in Therapeutic Reflexology.Our aim is to deliver the highest standard of training and development in the field of Reflexology and Meridian Therapy.

The incorporation of the Chinese Meridian and Five Elements theories into our programme has added a unique and dynamic approach that has earned us a high reputation world-wide.

The knowledge gained by our learners reaches far beyond just the basics of a standard Reflexology treatment. Eventually their understanding of the energy pathways and how a wide range of conditions are interrelated and associated with certain body assessments and emotions will enable them to offer their patients a far greater assessment of their overall health condition and complaints.

The International Academy of Reflexology & Meridian Therapy officially delivers all the modules in our Diploma in Therapeutic Reflexology via Distance E-Learning.

Distance E-Learning is rapidly becoming a dominant mode of instruction and means of gaining knowledge and a further education in today’s busy environment. Students can enjoy the availability of our programme delivered via our Virtual Learning Environment.

The programme curriculum has been divided into four modules (two modules per academic year). This modular system offers our learners the flexibility to enrol for each module individually as opposed to restricting enrolment for the full programme only.

The modular system also allows for two enrolment intakes during the academic year.Students can join the programme in February and start with Module 1, or they can start in August with Module 2.

Students may enrol module per module as they progress through the programme and as such do not commit themselves to the full programme.

The International Academy of Reflexology & Meridian Therapy offers students the benefit of interest-free, pay-as-you-go financial payment plans for each module with no additional fees added.

All costs are fully transparent and only include study material and tuition fees.There are no hidden or additional fees.

Testimonials - What do our graduates say about us?

“My studying experience at the International Academy of Reflexology & Meridian Therapy was incredible, and the knowledge and experience I gained through those two years is unmeasurable. The lecturers were brilliant in their knowledge and expertise, easy to approach when experiencing a problem, interesting to listen to and passionate about their subjects.”

Michelle Walton, Class of 2012 - AHPCSA Registration Number: A11375

“After a number of years of research and opinions of qualified therapists as to where I should study Reflexology – there was only one option! The resounding answer was with Inge Dougans – she is disciplined, professional, tough, fair, vastly knowledgeable and experienced, and you will have a proper recognised qualification registered with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa.”

Joanne Moss, Class of 2012-2013 - AHPCSA Registration Number: A11348

"I am so grateful to the International Academy of Reflexology & Meridian Therapy for enabling me to help people with an alternative and holistic therapy, and am happy to say that I now not only have a practice that is growing each month, but even more fulfilling is that my clients are seeing that their health is improved!"

Search our database for qualified therapists across South Africa. All our Listed Therapists have graduated from our Academy and are registered by the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa as practicing Therapeutic Reflexologists.